Travel from Islamabad to the breathtaking Chitral Valley via the Swat Motorway. After a quick pause at the Swat Motorway Rest Area, continue driving along the N-45 highway, taking in the natural beauty of the surrounding environment. You will pass through the magnificent Lowari Tunnel on your way to Chitral. Finally, if arrive in Chitral Valley, you may immerse yourself in its rich cultural legacy and breathtaking scenery. The estimated travel time from Islamabad to Chitral is around 9 to 10 hours. Explore Chitral's attractions, including the Shahi Mosque, Shahi Qila, the Polo Ground, Governor Cottage, and the Chitral Museum.

Traveling from Chitral to Bumburet Valley takes roughly 3 hours over the scenic Chitral-Mastuj Road. This picturesque path offers amazing vistas and takes you through gorgeous countryside. When you arrive at Bumburet, you will be able to visit the enchanting Kalash Valley, which is home to the distinctive Kalash people. Don't pass up the opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions of this intriguing town.

After leaving Bumburet, take a picturesque path to Shahguch Susoom, where you may relax and enjoy the tranquil natural surroundings. The drive will take you via winding roads and rich flora, with stunning views of the valley and its beautiful villages. Prepare for a delightful trip that will allow you to enjoy the beauty of the area.

Sussoom (2896m) and Kiyar villages are separated by the Ojhor Gol. Lasht flows along the true right bank. Shahguch, a wide well-watered grassy meadow located just upstream from the bridge, connects the two communities. Camp in Shahguch (3000m) before moving on. Follow the path for 15 minutes from Shahguch to Kiyar. Proceed left from Kiyar's polo field and up through the fields. Keep the obvious dry rocky spur to your left, with a small cairn on it, and continue for the largest trees and fields. Three steep rock outcrops and a waterfall valley lie to your right, but further away. One hour from Kiyar, reach the highest fields and dwellings and continue on the trail to the saddle, passing through the dry rocky spur on the left. This vantage point offers a great view of Tirich Mir and the upper Ojhor Gol. Contour gradually up the east side of the Ojhor Gol for 45 minutes to an hour, crossing numerous tiny clear streams to Kiyar High camp (3500m), a sheltered flat grassy site with plenty of room for tents.

In 15 minutes, the trail hits a hill and swings east, ascending the valley's south side towards the pass. After about 30 minutes, contour to the snowpack at the confluence of two tiny streams. The climb to Owir An starts on the north (left) side of the high bluffs above. In 30 minutes, climb from the snowfield to the gully with a small stream to the left of the rocky outcrop. The pass itself is a challenging walk that takes one to eleven hours from here. There is a little black outcrop to the left of Owir An (4337m). During significant snowfall or early in the season, a snowfield forms on both sides of the pass. The Buni Zom massif dominates the vista from the pass, with the Shandur range stretching far into the distance. Shungush's fields can be seen below.

Descend the tiny creek, crossing another small side stream to your left. The trail descends a ridge much above the actual left bank of the main stream. One hour from the pass, you'll arrive in a flat area with grass and a few campsites where two streams meet. The alternate track to the Barum Glacier starts here (see Alternate Finish).

If approaching the pass from Owir High Camp in the reserve direction, take the ridge trail up steeply. The pass is not visible until you reach the top of the ridge, which lies above the stream's left bank. As the road and the stream approach each other, a little hill ahead with a prominent squared-off rock outcrop to the south (left) becomes visible. This hill is located just to the north of Owir An.

To continue towards Mujhen, take the Trail, which crosses the true right bank of the mainline and continues for 45 minutes over rolling hills and grassland to another stream and a large grassy space. The enormous Owir High Camp (4178m) is situated at the base of a rock outcrop, beside a little pool.

Cross the stream to the east, then follow an abandoned canal. The road winds over various ridges, and as you leave camp, you can see Owir An's square-topped protrusion and a little hill. The view up to Tirich Mir is spectacular. One hour from the High Camp, contour to a ridge overlooking farmland and dwellings, then descend to the upper settlement. Mujhen (2927m) is one hour away along the large trail through the settlement.

Alternative finish: Kiyar High Camp to Shahbronz.

This road leads to Shukushal, from whence you can continue to Tirich Mir Base Camp.

Follow the true left bank of the main stream for 30 minutes to the grassy region known as Gologari (4200m) from the level grassy meadow with a few tent sites one hour below (east of) the pass.

Continue till Shahbronz (3000m), when you will change porters.

Tirich Mir Base Camp, known locally as Shukushal (3800m), is located six hours up the Barum Gol, near the North Barum Glacier's terminus.

Another base camp (4700m) used by the 1950 Norwegian expedition, the first to summit Tirich Mir, is located two days beyond Shukushal, up the Barum Glacier.

Descend the valley to return to the Shahbronz roadhead.

From Mujhen, continue down the route to Parpish, a little settlement tucked beside the Chitral River. The trek takes around 3 hours and passes through lush flora and stunning vistas. Trek at a leisurely pace, pausing to appreciate the natural beauty and possibly catching a sight of local species. When you arrive at Parpish, tour the area, meet the friendly residents, and enjoy the peaceful rural surroundings.

You may go from Parpish to Chitral via the Chitral River. The travel takes between 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. The trail provides spectacular views of the river and neighboring mountains. Along the trip, you may encounter tiny villages and communities. Chitral is a lively town with several attractions, including the Shahi Mosque, Shahi Qila, and the polo field. Make sure to visit the colorful market and engage with the friendly residents.

The travel from Chitral to Islamabad usually takes 9 to 10 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. The journey is picturesque, traversing through high terrain and providing stunning vistas along the way. Make sure to stop in any of the attractive villages and towns along the way, such as Dir and Swat, to enjoy the region's natural splendor. Once in Islamabad, you may visit the city's various attractions, such as the Faisal Mosque, Daman-e-Koh, and Lok Virsa Museum.

We also have a contingency day in your travel arrangements in the event of unanticipated delays. This entails setting aside an additional day for your vacation so that you may change your itinerary if necessary. This might be due to inclement weather, road closures, or unforeseen occurrences during your route. This extra day helps address such circumstances without significantly disrupting your travel plans, resulting in a smoother and more pleasurable vacation overall.

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